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Weekly Newsletter August 17, 2020 Volume 20, Issue 8 Weekly Newsletter Will Life Ever Be Normal Again As We Knew It? First of all we would like to thank our members and visiting guests for doing your part as we deal with the new norm. We do hope that conditions will get better in the future. But until then we continue to provide a clean and friendly place for you to enjoy some much needed nude recrea- tion. Most all of our facilities are open with some restrictions. The gym, sauna and the hot tub are the only amenities that are not available. Also we are unable to hold any activities where equipment Inside this issue must be shared. We are constantly looking for new activities that meet the guidelines set forth by the state of California and San Diego county. Stepping Onto a Nude Beach ..... 2 Nudists Claim Their Space 2 Everyone that has joined us thus far, has stated that they are having a good time and are looking .......... forward to a return trip. If you have not yet ventured out, we encourage you to do so. Nudists Making America Great .. 3 Black Nudists ............................... 4 Joining A Nudist Community To Become A More People Getting Naked ....... 4 Better Man Sue's Story .................................. 4 Perfect (Nude) World .................. 4 Taji Ameen is on a mission of self improvement. Nude Beaches In California ......... 5 On a cold day in February 2020, Vice Media joined us for a segment of Taii’s quest to become a Are You Afraid ............................ 5 better man. We really enjoyed hosting Taii and the crew as they documented his journey to be- I just don’t wear clothes ............. 6 coming comfortable, enjoying life as it was intended to be. Click here to see the video. What It's Like Stepping Onto a Nude Beach for the First Time The first question my guy friends asked when I told them I was going to St. Maarten was whether I'd be hitting the nude beaches. Classy guys, I know. Still, it got me thinking. I'd never been to a nude beach before, and I was heading into primo clothing-optional territory. Specifically Orient Beach, famous for its au naturel revelers and home to several naturist hotels and resorts. So with a heady dose of YOLO familiar to any traveler, I decided to get outside my comfort zone, drop trou, and hit the beach. Dropping inhibitions did not mean dropping my need to overplan Seeing as it was my first time hitting a clothing-optional stretch of sand, I decided to do a little bit of preparation before venturing forth. First things first: Find out where on the beach clothes become optional. No need to get arrested for disrobing at the wrong location. Second, sunning in your skivvies requires a TON of sunscreen. You'd be surprised at all the bits on your body that are really unaccustomed to daylight; and no one wants sunburn on their ass for the duration of their vacation. Finally, I decided to throw some magazines and headphones into my beach bag since I'd be stripping down solo. Read more The love of the freedom of the naturist lifestyles. Feel Free and Enjoy the Freedom of Naturism! Water Volleyball Highlights Nudists Claim Their Space In Cantarrija n This story can fit 75-125 words. The coronavirus crisis has changed many things. Also the appointment of the nudists in Can- Selecting pictures or graphics is an tarriján, who this year have not been able to organize the activities of other summers, but have important part of adding content to not wanted to stop meeting to claim their space. The Association Friends of the Nudist Beach of your newsletter. Cantarriján yesterday made an appeal to remember that this space is of naturist translation. Think about your article and ask your- The secretary of the entity, Pedro Pérez, explains that this year, especially in August, the "textiles", as they call those who wear swimsuits, have become increasingly present in Can- self if the picture supports or enhanc- tarriján. Naturists know that the fact that the beach is a nudist tradition does not mean that es the message you’re trying to con- people who wear clothes cannot enjoy it. There is no prohibition and they have nothing against vey. Avoid selecting images that ap- them either. However, Pérez recalls that for those who choose to enjoy the sea without clothes pear to be out of context. there are very few options. Microsoft Publisher includes thou- The president of the nudist association points out that the fact that the presence of textiles in- creases causes that in a certain way those who choose nudism feel cornered. In addition, they sands of clip art images from which specify that contrary to what some people think, the two coves are of naturist tradition, both the you can choose and import into your first and the second. newsletter. There are also several The association has been working for a long time to normalize nudism. They always insist that tools you can use to draw shapes and they have nothing against people who choose to spend the day at the beach with a swimsuit, but symbols. they reiterate that it is very difficult for them to go to any area of the coast without clothes. Once you have chosen an image, place His goal is that those who want to spend the day naked can do so with complete peace of mind it close to the article. Be sure to place and will continue to do so. the caption of the image near the Although with masks and without the usual activities, the nudists of Cantarriján returned yester- image. day from the freedom of bathing in the sea, walking or having a beer at the beach bar without having to wear anything. For them it is the best option. They encourage all those who feel like trying. And they trust that those who choose swimsuits respect the small space that naturists have reserved for decades. They cannot prohibit anyone from entering, but they do claim that this nudist space continues to be mostly nudist. They will continue to take off their clothes to go 2 down to their beach. Original Story About Us DeAnza Springs Resort is the largest and one of the newest clothing op- tional resorts in North America. Situated on more than 500 acres of high desert (at 2600 feet) in eastern San Diego County, it is ideal for year- round vacationing. The resort is comprised of 311 spa- cious RV sites with full hook-ups and plenty of spacious tent sites for dry camping. Luxurious rental units con- sisting of fully furnished park models, midsized RV’s and motel rooms. No matter what activities you enjoy, you will probably find them available at DeAnza Springs Resort. Surround- ed on three sides by fantastic hills of the Anza-Borrego Desert State Park, Join us for Labor Day Weekend September 4—7 the resort grounds include grassy lawns, Shade trees, and sparkling pools, as well as typical desert vege- tation. Are Nudists Making America Great Again? Other amenities include two heated swimming pools (one enclosed for I try to steer clear of politics and religion in my blog, but this has become increasingly difficult year-round swimming), a hot tub, since I began a series of posts called NAKED IN AMERICA, a project intended to document our spa, well equipped gym, tennis and visits to nude and clothing-optional resorts in the Eastern United States. pickleball courts, shuffleboard court, I already knew there was a lot of confusion about social nudity in the United States, but I thought horseshoe pits, lounge, café, confer- the most perplexing part of the equation was going to be about the perceptions people hold ence center, game room, large cov- related to the inherently sexual nature of nudism. (Despite the ongoing nudist mantra that the two are not inextricably linked.) That’s a thing, for sure, but that’s not the main theme that has ered patio, world class hiking, as well emerged during our visits to about a dozen different resorts between Florida and Vermont. To be as children’s play equipment. We also blunt… I had never realized before how eager naked people are to Make America Great Again! have a large safely enclosed pet park, Before I lose roughly 50% of my readers, I should try to provide a bit of perspective. While I’m laundry facility and Wi-Fi broadband most certainly the liberal university professor type, I really consider myself a moderate, capitalist, internet access is available through- would-even-vote-for-a-thoughtful-Republican-if-the-timing-were-right, kind of guy. My father out the resort. was the epitome of the American rags-to-riches story, growing up in the Depression, served in World War II, and eventually established his own small business where he struggled with all the Within a short hiking distance, there things that keep small business owners up at night. He voted for Ronald Reagan for President, are vestiges of ancient native en- and supported Arnold Schwarzenegger in his bid for the Governator. My dad was pragmatic, and campments, abandoned mines and wise, in a common-sense sort of way. A true role model! railroad camps to explore. The Anza- I haven’t a clue what my father would do were he alive today. One thing I know though, he Borrego Desert State Park offers wouldn’t be caught dead at a nudist resort! In fact, I have vivid memories of him ranting at the miles of nature trails for nude hiking dinner table over those damn hippies who had taken over an old camp on the Russian River in and mountain biking.
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